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Join Jeffrey Archer who launches his new book ‘This Was a Man’ as part of the the Edinburgh International Book Festival’s Booked! programme this November. The publication of this, the seventh and final instalment in his epic number-one bestselling Clifton … Continue reading →

Here at Edinburgh City Libraries we’re dedicated to supporting those with dyslexia and raising awareness of the condition. Our packed programme for Dyslexia Awareness Week includes everything from a talk from popular author Des Dillon to a rapping workshop with … Continue reading →

“Libraries matter to everything we do” Nick Barley, Director, Edinburgh International Book Festival Edinburgh Central library was the venue for one of the most important events in the global literary calendar yesterday – the programme launch for this year’s Edinburgh … Continue reading →

It’s the most wonderful time of the year… well, at least one of the most wonderful times of the year for book lovers! Once again, there is a cracking line-up with lots of our favourite authors coming to share in … Continue reading →

Join WHALE Arts and Tower Block UK at Wester Hailes Library on Tuesday 18th September for an evening filled with film and conversation about high-rise and new town living. The evening begins with an excerpt from 2017 documentary feature film New … Continue reading →

Monday’s launch of the Harpies, Fechters and Quines festival saw the annual 2 week programme of events off to a flying start! Edinburgh Libraries is working in association with the Bonnie Fechters, a local women’s group, and with Scotland’s War, … Continue reading →

Edinburgh City Libraries has an exciting programme on offer for Dyslexia Awareness Week, 6-11 November 2017. Central Library will have a one-off showing of the Film ‘Read Me Differently:understanding learning disabilities in family life ’ by Sarah Entine on 8 November. … Continue reading →

In 1947, Sir John Falconer, Lord Provost of Edinburgh, spoke of his ambition that the International Festival of Music and Drama should provide “a platform of the flowering of the human spirit”. This year (2017) sees the 70th anniversary of … Continue reading →

Get Up and Go Awards 2016 The Get Up and Go Awards celebrate those truly remarkable individuals and groups who devote huge amounts of time and energy towards making older people’s lives better. If you know someone who deserves recognition, … Continue reading →

This year’s Harpies, Fechters and Quines 2-week events programme celebrates women’s cultural contribution to life in Edinburgh. There is a wide range of events and exhibitions starting with the launch on 13 June and closing with the amazing poetry slam competition … Continue reading →

If you fancy a bit of amateur sleuthing, why don’t you come and join the Monster Murder Mystery at Craigmillar Library tomorrow from 3.30pm? An INCIDENT has taken place in the Library, and we need YOUR help to find out whodunit! … Continue reading →

Staff from Fountainbridge and Wester Hailes were delighted to represent Edinburgh Libraries at the recent Family Day at Tynecastle stadium. Over 100 children and adults, plus some of the team’s famous faces, were there to celebrate the launch of Big … Continue reading →

The Get Up and Go Awards celebrate those truly remarkable individuals and groups who devote huge amounts of time and energy towards making older people’s lives better. If you know someone who deserves recognition, nominate them in one of the … Continue reading →

Join Alexander Hutchison and Wendy Carle Taylor (whose grandfather was saved by a German soldier) for an evening of historical and contemporary poetry and song. Someone was singing: a commemoration of World War One in poetry and song. Thursday 11th … Continue reading →

The Get Up and Go Awards celebrate those truly remarkable individuals and groups who devote huge amounts of time and energy towards making older people’s lives better. Maybe you could nominate someone in one of the following categories: Product/s and … Continue reading →

The Get Up and Go Awards celebrate those truly remarkable individuals and groups who devote huge amounts of time and energy towards making older people’s lives better. Maybe you could nominate someone in one of the following categories: Product/s and /or Service/s … Continue reading →

It’s a game of two halves on Saturday 5th October at the Old Parish Church Hall in Portobello. Is the baw burst? author Iain Hyslop gives a fan’s perspective on the state of Scottish football. When Iain read Henry McLeish’s official review of … Continue reading →

2012 wasn’t just about the Olympics, the Jubilee and the “salt and sauce” final. As the year draws to a close let’s take a look back at some highlights of the year in libraries. We could have included many more … Continue reading →

A packed programme of events in libraries next month includes poetry, propaganda, crime and cathedrals – get booking now! Propaganda in the films of the Third Reich During World War II, while the British were watching films like Casablanca and … Continue reading →